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Jan 15, 2025

Study links multiple COVID infections to increased long COVID risk

A recent study published in The Lancet has revealed significant findings about Long Covid, also known as post-acute sequelae of Covid-19 (PASC).

Jan 8, 2025

Stony Brook Southampton stages major theatrical production after years

Stony Brook Southampton is set to stage its first major theatrical production in years at the Avram Theater with the Long Island premiere of "Underground: Hear the Sound of Freedom."

Jan 7, 2025

Study shows advanced kidney disease weakens immune response against influenza

Fighting infections while managing chronic diseases can be challenging, particularly during the Covid-19 pandemic when it proved to be both dangerous and deadly.

Jan 3, 2025

Stony Brook professor joins national fellowship on health inequities

Ann-Margaret Navarra, PhD, CPNP, an Associate Professor at the Stony Brook University School of Nursing, has been chosen for a national fellowship aimed at addressing health inequities in the United States.

Dec 23, 2024

Stony Brook PhD student wins prestigious award for conservation efforts

Stony Brook University doctoral student Florence Aghomo has been awarded the Young Women in Conservation Biology Award by the Society for Conservation Biology Africa Region.

Nov 21, 2024

Researchers reveal molecular mechanisms behind Eurasian common shrew's seasonal brain change

Research led by William R. Thomas, PhD, alongside Professor Liliana M. Dávalos, PhD, at Stony Brook University has uncovered the molecular mechanisms that allow the Eurasian common shrew to alter its brain and body size throughout the year.

Nov 21, 2024

Michael E. White appointed interim director at Stony Brook University's WRMI

Stony Brook University has appointed Michael E. White as the interim director of The Waste Reduction and Management Institute (WRMI), part of the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (SoMAS).

Nov 20, 2024

Scientists reveal new insights into cooperative radiative phenomena

A team of researchers led by Dominik Schneble, a professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Stony Brook University, has made significant advancements in the field of quantum optics.

Nov 18, 2024

Study finds key factors linked to substance use among pregnant women

Use of tobacco, alcohol, cannabis, and illicit drugs during pregnancy poses significant health risks such as stroke, miscarriage, preterm delivery, low birth weight, and infant neurodevelopmental issues.

Nov 15, 2024

Stony Brook University wins gold at international synthetic biology competition

Stony Brook University's iGEM team has secured a gold medal at the iGEM Giant Jamboree, marking their third victory in this prestigious competition.

Nov 15, 2024

Stony Brook hospitals earn top safety grades from The Leapfrog Group

Stony Brook University Hospital and Stony Brook Southampton Hospital have both received an 'A' Hospital Safety Grade for fall 2024 from The Leapfrog Group.

Nov 7, 2024

Tourist photos aid Antarctic ecological research through new computer vision technique

A research team led by Stony Brook University has developed a method to use tourist photos of penguins in Antarctica to track ecological changes.

Nov 7, 2024

Stony Brook professor joins inaugural SUNY Nursing Simulation Fellowship

Debra Giugliano, RN, PhD, a Clinical Assistant Professor at the Stony Brook University School of Nursing, has been chosen by the State University of New York (SUNY) to join the inaugural class of the SUNY Nursing Simulation Fellowship.

Nov 7, 2024

Stony Brook Neurocritical Care Unit earns Silver Beacon Award from AACN

Stony Brook University Hospital's Neurocritical Care Unit (NCCU) has been awarded the Silver Beacon Award for Excellence by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN).

Nov 1, 2024

Stony Brook University's local economic impact grows by 24%, reaching nearly $9 billion

Stony Brook University has made a significant economic impact on Long Island, according to a recent study titled "The Impact of Stony Brook University."

Oct 24, 2024

New solar-powered craft gathers data in Shinnecock Bay without ecological harm

Stony Brook University, in partnership with the University of Waterloo, the Shinnecock Indian Nation, Open Ocean Robotics, and McLane Research Laboratories, has introduced a new solar-powered, remote-controlled craft.

Oct 24, 2024

Long Island faces record dead zones; climate change exacerbates harmful algae blooms

Scientists at Stony Brook University have released a new report detailing significant water quality issues in Long Island's surface waters for 2024.

Oct 22, 2024

Stony Brook University Hospital recognized among top stroke care providers for ten years

Stony Brook University Hospital has been recognized as one of America's 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care by Healthgrades® for the tenth consecutive year.

Oct 22, 2024

Stony Brook Medicine announces leadership changes in community medical divisions

Stony Brook Medicine has announced leadership changes within its Stony Brook Community Medical (SBCM) and Meeting House Lane (MHL) divisions, effective November 1, 2024.

Oct 21, 2024

Stony Brook microbiology program honored by American Society for Microbiology

The Department of Microbiology and Immunology at Stony Brook University's Renaissance School of Medicine has been recognized as a "Milestones in Microbiology" site by the American Society for Microbiology (ASM).

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Don't Expect Bregman to Pay Off

This week, one of the bigger names in the free agency cycle signed with the Chicago Cubs, and fantasy managers everywhere sighed. Usually, anyone heading to Wrigley Field is viewed as a positive, but for Alex Bregman, more information has emerged suggesting this move could spell trouble for his fantasy outlook. Bregman is a right-handed pull hitter who previously played in two of the more favorable home parks for that profile in Houston and Boston. Both parks feature short left-field dimensions that reward pulled fly balls and help inflate power numbers.


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Futures Bettors Will Be Smiling

The College Football Championship is set, and it pits two of the more unlikely teams against each other. Indiana may have the largest living alumni base in the country, with more than 800,000 graduates, but few expected the Hoosiers to reach this stage. They feature zero five-star recruits and have instead relied on depth, discipline, and consistency while dominating all season long.